Sunday, 25 May 2014

I know you probably don't want to be thinking about Christmas cards yet, but let us worry about that for you. September 20-21 is our first Christmas Cardmaking weekend this year. If you join us for this weekend you will make at least 15 Christmas cards over the 2 days which should jump start your festive creativity.

The cost of the 2 days is £100, we provide all materials necessary and all food and drink. We only ask that you bring your favourite tools like scissors and tweezers and a small paper trimmer.

We work in groups of a maximum of 6 per tutor and the tutors move around the room so you can stay in the same seat for the weekend.

You can call us to book your space (£50 deposit) or book via our website here. Spaces are limited.

Sunday, 11 May 2014

Denyse has embossed the Spring Branch tree but it is not a completely smooth finish.

I am guessing she has stamped with something like Archival Potting Soil and then used clear embossing powder. Archival is not designed for embossing so you don't always get a smooth finish. This is perfect for the trunk of a tree.

Remember when working with unmounted rubber you can either mount on to static cling cushion so they are easily placed and removed from acrylic blocks or you can use a glue stick onto your acrylic block to hold the rubber and then just wipe off with a wet cloth afterwards.

We have chosen to make this a closed group so your artwork is not available for everyone on the internet to see just a small select group of people. We hope this will make more people feel comfortable in sharing as we would love to see what you make with our stamps